Ramblers open as college hoops underdog vs Panthers

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers vs Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers Odds

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Wisc-Milwaukee will look to improve on its 5-1 record on Thursday when they host Loyola of Chicago in NCAAB odds action at U.S. Cellular Arena.

The Panthers currently sports a 5-1 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 0-3 ATS. The Ramblers are 1-4 and 2-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Panthers produce a 0-3 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Ramblers have gone 1-4 against the number.

Betting Line:Sportsbooks had set the Panthers as 10-point favorites on the opening line for this contest.

Power Rankings / Prediction:It's a betting matchup between the No. 251-rated Panthers and the No. 87-ranked Ramblers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 68-53 result in favor of the Panthers.

How They Match Up:Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Ramblers is ranked No. 321 in NCAA hoops at 30.6 per game. Contrast that with Wisc-Milwaukee’s No. 83 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wisc-Milwaukee is the No. 77-ranked team in the country at 7.5 per game, while Loyola of Chicago rates No. 309 at 4.2 per game.

Defensively, Loyola of Chicago features the nation's No. 120-rated defense on the road, allowing 67.2 points per game. Wisc-Milwaukee, meanwhile, comes in at No. 240 nationally in scoring at home.

Loyola of Chicago was a 64-50 winner in its last match at home against Fordham. They covered the 5–point spread as favorites. Loyola of Chicago got 14 points from Joe Crisman en route to a 64-50 victory over Fordham on Saturday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.

Wisc-Milwaukee won its last outing, a 59-54 result against Arkansas-Little Rock on November 26. They failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point favorite. Wisc-Milwaukee got 17 points from James Haarsma en route to a 59-54 victory over Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday at Stephens Center.

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Trends:When playing on Thursday are 4-6Before playing Wisc-Green Bay are 2-8After a win are 3-7

Wisc-Milwaukee Panthers Trends:When playing on Thursday are 5-5Before playing Illinois-Chicago are 8-2After a win are 7-3

A few Ramblers at Panthers trends to consider:The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Loyola of Chicago's last 7 games when playing on the road against Wisc-MilwaukeeThe total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola of Chicago's last 7 games on the roadLoyola of Chicago is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Wisc-MilwaukeeLoyola of Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the roadWisc-Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at homeThe total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisc-Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against Loyola of ChicagoWisc-Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wisc-Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Loyola of Chicago

Next up:Loyola of Chicago at Wisc-Green Bay, Saturday, December 3Wisc-Milwaukee home to Illinois-Chicago, Saturday, December 3

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